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Trinity Sunday Sermon on the Gospel John 3:3-8, preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2010. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. 

Trinity Sunday sermon on Romans 11:33-36 by Rev. Rolf Preus preached in June of 2012. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. 

Just in time for Pride Month! Episode 39 of the Christ for Us Bible Study Podcast answers the question: Why is Homosexuality Wrong? This episode handles this issue by focusing on Scripture, but also addressing some logical (and illogical) arguments for and against homosexuality. Please, like follow and share. You can read the text of this Bible study at Christforus.org or find me on Substack.  #LG...

You can read the text of this sermon by Rev. James Preus at Christforus.org. 

Sermon preached for the observance of the Ascension of our Lord. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

Jesus commands us to pray, but most people don't know what it means to pray. This sermon clarifies what the Bible means to pray and how Christians may pray effectively. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.  1. For what two reasons do we pray?  2. What is needed for effective prayer?  3. What do we need before we can pray in faith?  4. What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?  5...

In 2 Kings 6, the prophet Elisha performs a miracle which works as a good illustration of  the communication of attributes of Christ. You can read along to the outline at Christforus.org. 

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for Cantate Sermon in 2025. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. 

Episode 37 deals with the accusation that Confessional Lutheran congregations are too strict. You can read the outline at Christforus.org. 

Jubilate sermon preached by Rev. James Preus on John 16:16-23. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

You can read this sermon on John 16:7-11 at Christforus .org. 

Jubilate sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2007 on the text John 16:16-23. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. 

Rev. Rolf Preus preached at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA for Good Shepherd Sunday, May 4, 2025. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. 

Rev. Rolf Preus wrote Justification: Am I Good Enough for God in 1999. He read it as an audio book in April of 2025. You can purchase a paper copy of Justification: Am I Good Enough for God at NPH.net .   

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for Quasimodo Geniti (Easter 2) on John 20:19-31. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.

Easter sermon preached by Pastor James Preus on 1 Corinthians 5:5-8. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

Pope Francis died. What hopes do Lutherans have for the next pope? Does it matter? 

Who Killed Jesus? Sermon by Rev. James Preus of Trinity Lutheran Church. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. Opening music credit: https://bachtochurch.org/jesus-i-will-ponder-now-bwv-159-5/  

Sermon preached on Philippians 2:5-11 by Rev. James Preus for Palm Sunday. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

Maundy Thursday Sermon preached on 1 Corinthians 11:26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO on April 6, 2023. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. 

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA on John 8:46-59. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

It has become popular for Christian congregations to celebrate the Passover Seder. Is this a good idea? Why or why not? You can follow along with the Bible study outline and see sources referenced at Christforus.org. 

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus on Hebrews 9:15 and John 8:51 for Judica Sunday, 2016. You can read the text of the sermon on Christforus .org. 

Rev. Rolf Preus preaches on John 8:46-59 for Judica Sunday, 2009. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. 

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus on Laetare Sunday for John 6:1-15. You can read the text of the sermon on Christforus.org.